Eco-Anxiety Is On The Rise. Here’s What You Need To Know

Natasha Crowe, a psychotherapist and Counselling Directory member, has also noticed a “big rise” in eco-anxiety among parents of young children and babies, and suggests they are not only worried about their own impact, but also the language used in the media. She’s even witnessed issues in very young children. “In very young children we would see [symptoms such as] anxiety about bedtime, not going to sleep, and worrying thoughts,” she explains.